Bottom-ranked Brcko (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 71-60 loss to fourth ranked Rudar Sport (3-4) in Ugljevik on Saturday evening. Rudar Sport maintains fourth place with 3-4 record. Newly promoted Brcko still closes the standings with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. The game with biggest result difference took place in Sarajevo. Local Zeljeznicar (6-1) outscored 5th ranked RMU Banovici (1-5) 66-36. Zeljeznicar maintains second place with 6-1 record having just -1 point less than leader Jedinstvo. RMU Banovici at the other side keeps the fifth position with five games lost. Zeljeznicar will play against higher ranked Borac Zvonko in Banja Luka in the next round. RMU Banovici will play at home against the league's leader Jedinstvo (#1) in Tuzla to get more than just one victory in their record.

Bottom-ranked Brcko (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 71-60 loss to fourth ranked Rudar Sport (3-4) in Ugljevik on Saturday evening. Rudar Sport maintains fourth place with 3-4 record. Newly promoted Brcko still closes the standings with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

The game with biggest result difference took place in Sarajevo. Local Zeljeznicar (6-1) outscored 5th ranked RMU Banovici (1-5) 66-36. Zeljeznicar maintains second place with 6-1 record having just -1 point less than leader Jedinstvo. RMU Banovici at the other side keeps the fifth position with five games lost. Zeljeznicar will play against higher ranked Borac Zvonko in Banja Luka in the next round. RMU Banovici will play at home against the league's leader Jedinstvo (#1) in Tuzla to get more than just one victory in their record.

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Lynetta Kizer's double-double lands her Player of the Week award among Bosnians playing currently abroad: - 4 days ago

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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Bosnians who are currently playing abroad. This week's number one is an international center Lynetta Kizer (193-90). She led Olympiacos to a victory over the tenth-ranked Panionios in the Greek A1 in Sunday night's game.
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Bosnians who are currently playing abroad.

#1. This week's number one is an international center Lynetta Kizer (193-90, college: Maryland, currently plays in Greece). She led Olympiacos to a victory over the tenth-ranked Panionios (3-4) 73-59 in the Greek A1 in Sunday night's game.
Kizer was MVP of the game. She had a double-double by scoring 27 points and getting 11 rebounds in 32 minutes on the court.
Olympiacos Pireus (7-0) is placed first in the A1.
So far her team won all seven games in the Regular Season.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
Kizer has individually a very good year with high stats. She averages: 15.7ppg, 6.8rpg, 2.0apg, 2FGP: 68.3%(41-60) and FT: 92.3% in six games she played so far.
Kizer is a naturalized American.
Despite she played previously for the USA university national team, Kizer is currently a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina senior national team. Strangely she has never played in Bosnia.

#2. Second place goes to former international guard Sasa Cado (178-89, currently plays in Turkey). Cado could not help Istanbul Uni (4-2) in their last game on Sunday. Despite her very good performance Istanbul Uni was defeated 76-70 in a derby game by the second-ranked Galatasaray.
Cado was the top scorer with 18 points. She also added 7 boards, dished 4 assists and stole 5 balls.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
Cado's overall stats this year are: 9.6ppg, 3.4rpg, 2.6apg, 1.4spg and FT: 75.0%.
She has a dual citizenship: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbian.
Cado played for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team in 2008.

#3. The Bosnia and Herzegovina player who performed third best last week abroad was an international guard Milica Deura (178-90, currently plays in EuroCup). She contributed to an easy victory against the fourth-ranked Lulea Basket (0-4) crushing them 86-49 in the Eurocup on Thursday night.
Deura recorded 14 points, 3 assists and 3 steals in 32 minutes.
TSV 1880 Wasserburg (3-1) is placed second in group H.
There are only two games left until the end of the Eurocup Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
It's Deura's first season with the team.
She has relatively good stats this year: 13.8ppg, 1.3rpg, 2.3apg, 3FGP: 53.8%(7-13) in four games.
Deura is also a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina senior national team.

#4. Center Dragana Svitlica (190-88, agency: Josep and Nicolas, currently plays in Spain) was the main contributor in a Socinsa Bembibre's victory against the 11th-ranked Campus Promete (4-7) crushing them 93-68 in the Spanish LFB in Sunday night's game.
She was the best player in that game. Svitlica recorded 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of her six free throws).
Embutidos Pajariel Bembibre PDM (5-6) is placed fifth in the LFB.
Svitlica's overall stats this season are: 9.2ppg, 4.1rpg and 1.6apg.
She is also Bosnia and Herzegovina national team player.

#5. Former U18 international center Nikolina Milic (191-94, agency: LBM Management, currently plays in EuroCup) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Uniao Sportiva (0-4) crushing them 80-38 in the Eurocup last Wednesday.
Milic recorded 10 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks in 18 minutes.
Royal Castors Braine (2-2) is placed third in group F.
There are only two games left until the end of the Eurocup Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
This year Milic's overall stats are: 4.0ppg and 3.3rpg in four games.
She is another player who holds two passports: Serbian and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Milic used to play for the Bosnia and Herzegovina U18 national team
six years ago.

#6. Guard Teodora Trebovac (170-96, currently plays in Serbia) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Vojvodina (0-9) crushing them 114-73 in the Serbian 1 ZLS in Sunday night's game.
Trebovac scored 10 points, made 3 passes and 6 steals in 19 minutes.
OKK Sabac (5-4) is placed seventh in the 1 ZLS.
This year Trebovac's total stats are: 5.2ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.6apg and 2.0spg in nine games.
She is a former U18 international player as she played for the Bosnia and Herzegovina team three years ago.

#7. International power forward Marica Gajic (187-95, currently plays in Turkey) was the major contributor in a Girne Universitesi's surprising victory against the fifth-ranked Yakin Dogu BGD (4-2) 66-57 in the Turkish KBSL last Sunday.
Gajic recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and getting 11 rebounds.
Girne Universitesi (1-5) is placed second from the bottom (#13) in the KBSL.
They ended the series of five consecutive loses.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
Gajic is currently second on the league's list of top scorers and also on the list of best rebounders (first place).
This season she has very high stats. Gajic averages: 19.0ppg, 12.7rpg and 1.8apg.
She is also Bosnia and Herzegovina national team player.

#8. Center Aida Kalusic (187-87, currently plays in MZRKL) was not able to help Triglav in their game against Partizan (3-5) in the WABA.
She recorded 6 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. It was her first game for Triglav this season.
Triglav was crushed 73-45 on the road by the lower-ranked Partizan (#3).
There are only two games left until the end of the WABA Regular Season. So now every game will be important.
Kalusic plays currently for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

#9. International point guard Miljana Dzombeta (169-94, currently plays in Serbia) contributed to a Vrbas Medela's victory against the closely-ranked Spartak (5-4) 74-60 in the Serbian 1 ZLS last Saturday.
She scored 7 points, had 5 boards, passed 3 assists and added 5 steals in 38 minutes.
ZKK Vrbas Medela (5-4) is placed fifth in the 1 ZLS.
It was her team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Dzombeta is ranked seventh on the list of the best passers in the league and also on the list of most steals (first place).
She has very reliable stats this year: 14.8ppg, 4.0rpg, 4.3apg and 4.2spg in nine games.
Dzombeta is also in the roster of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

#10. Guard Matea Tavic (178-92, currently plays in Romania) was not able to secure a victory for Satu Mare (4-6) in their last game on Sunday. Despite her very good performance Satu Mare was defeated 80-72 at home by the second-ranked Cluj Napoca.
Tavic was the top scorer with 17 points. She also added 5 rebounds and dished 5 assists.
This season Tavic has relatively solid stats: 10.4ppg, 3.0rpg and 4.1apg.
She is an international player who is currently on the senior Bosnia and Herzegovina National Team roster.

#11. An experienced U16 international point guard Ksenija Mitric (162-1, currently plays in MZRKL) managed to help ZKK Athlete Celje to win against the league outsider Badel crushing them 104-50 in the WABA last Wednesday.
She recorded only 2 points.
This season Mitric averages just 1.0ppg.
She plays currently for the Bosnia and Herzegovina U16 national team.

#12. Former U18 international power forward Milina Miseljic (186-98, agency: BeoBasket, currently plays in MZRKL) couldn't help one of league's weakest teams Crvena Zvezda in their game against Montana 2003 in the WABA. Miseljic cannot count Wednesday's game as one of the best ones.
She recorded only 2 points in 14 minutes.
Her team was crushed by 23 points 77-54.
Miseljic has averaged so far 3.8ppg and 2.0rpg in five games.
She used to play for the Bosnia and Herzegovina U18 national team
back in 2013.

#13. International guard Irena Vrancic (167-90, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Al-Qazeres in their game against Araski in the Spanish LFB. Vrancic cannot count Sunday's game as one of the best ones.
She recorded only 2 points.
Her team was edged 67-64.
Vrancic has averaged so far 2.5ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.3apg.
She is also Bosnia and Herzegovina national team player.

#14. Former U18 international forward Valentina Galusic (182-96, currently plays in Central Europe Women League) couldn't help Kvarner (0-3) in their last game. Despite Galusic's good performance the seventh-placed Kvarner was crushed 85-41 on their home court in Pleternica by the higher-ranked (#4) Piestanske Cajky in the Group B of A2.
She was the second best scorer with 11 points in 25 minutes.
Galusic has averaged so far 2.5ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.3apg in 11 games.
She used to play for the Bosnia and Herzegovina U18 national team
back in 2014.

#15. Former U16 international center Dragana Stankovic (195-95, currently plays in Euroleague) couldn't help Hatay in their game against Villeneuve D'Ascq in the Euroleague.
Stankovic recorded 6 points.
Her team was defeated 81-76.
Stankovic has averaged so far 5.5ppg, 2.3rpg and 1.3spg.
She used to play for the Bosnia and Herzegovina U16 national team
seven years ago.

The list of other players, who all have Bosnia and Herzegovina passport but never been selected to any of Bosnia and Herzegovina national teams:

#1. Experienced Anja Perko (170-PG-0, currently plays in Croatia) led Pula C.Tours to an easy victory against the league outsider Brod na Savi (0-7) crushing them 93-71 in the Croatian A1 on Sunday night.
She scored 16 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished 8 assists.
ZKK Pula Crnja Tours (4-4) is placed sixth in the A1.
It was her team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This season Perko has relatively solid stats: 10.9ppg, 3.1rpg, 3.6apg and 1.3spg.
She has a dual citizenship: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatian.
Despite Perko's Bosnia and Herzegovina passport, she currently plays for the Croatian U16 national team and is not eligible to play for the Bosnia and Herzegovina team.

#2.Rada Vidovic (177-G-79, currently plays in Serbia) could not help Spartak (7-2) in their last game. Despite Vidovic's good performance Spartak lost 60-74 on the road to the lower-ranked (#5) Vrbas Medela.
She was the top scorer with 12 points. Vidovic also added 4 rebounds in 30 minutes.
Vidovic has averaged so far 8.9ppg, 4.3rpg, 2.7apg and 2.3spg in nine games she played so far.

#3.Aleksandra Begenisic (193-C-89, agency: BeoBasket, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help Maquinaria Ensino (3-7) in their last game. Despite Begenisic's very good performance the 12th-placed Maquinaria Ensino (3-7) lost 67-73 in Azpeitia to the higher-ranked (#11) Azkoitia in the Group A.
She was the top scorer with 22 points. Begenisic also added 4 rebounds and made 3 blocks in 30 minutes.
Begenisic has reliable stats this year: 11.0ppg, 5.3rpg and 1.3bpg in three games.

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in Division I, but even now we can clearly see the differece between stronger teams and outsiders. There were many interesting games last round. The round ended with loss of the undefeated team, favorites losing the games and even winless team recording their first victory. The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Orlovi (2-1) in Banja Luka on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Play Off (5-0) 80-50. It ended at... [read more]

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in Division I, but even now we can clearly see the differece between stronger teams and outsiders. There were many interesting games last round. The round ended with loss of the undefeated team, favorites losing the games and even winless team recording their first victory.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Orlovi (2-1) in Banja Luka on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Play Off (5-0) 80-50. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Orlovi. The game without a history. Play Off led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Play Off have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 5-0 record. Orlovi at the other side dropped to the fifth place with one game lost. They share the position with Zeljeznicar. Play Off will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Orlovi will play on the road against the league's second-placed Celik (#2) in Zenica and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. Sloboda can celebrate their first win this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Mladi Krajisnik (1-3) 85-64. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Sloboda left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with defeated Mladi Krajisnik. Sloboda will play against higher ranked Banovici (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mladi Krajisnik will play against Impuls (#11) to get more than just one victory in their record. Top-ranked Banovici blasted bottom-ranked Rudar Sport (0-4) in Ugljevik 93-41 on Saturday evening keeping the perfect record after 4 rounds. Rudar Sport is still unable to win any game. Banovici have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 3-0 record having 2 victories less than leader Play Off. Loser Rudar Sport still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Brcanka and Impuls. Banovici will meet at home Sloboda (#7) in the next round. Rudar Sport will play against Zeljeznicar in Sarajevo and hopes to get finally their first victory.Top-ranked Celik blasted bottom-ranked Brcanka (0-4) in Brcko 75-45 keeping the perfect record after 4 rounds. Brcanka is still unable to win any game. Celik have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Celik maintains second position with 4-0 record behind leader Play Off. Brcanka at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Celik's next round opponent will be Orlovi (#5) in Banja Luka. Brcanka will play on the road against Jedinstvo (#4) in Tuzla and looks forward to get finally their first victory.Bottom-ranked Impuls (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 89-41 loss to sixth ranked Jedinstvo (3-1) in Sarajevo on Saturday evening. Jedinstvo have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Impuls still closes the standings with four games lost. Jedinstvo will face Brcanka (#9) in Brcko in the next round where they are favorite. Impuls will play on the road against Mladi Krajisnik in Banja Luka and look forward to get finally their first victory.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Orlovi (2-1) in Banja Luka on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Play Off (5-0) 80-50. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Orlovi. The game without a history. Play Off led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Play Off have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 5-0 record. Orlovi at the other side dropped to the fifth place with one game lost. They share the position with Zeljeznicar. Play Off will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Orlovi will play on the road against the league's second-placed Celik (#2) in Zenica and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.

Top-ranked Banovici blasted bottom-ranked Rudar Sport (0-4) in Ugljevik 93-41 on Saturday evening keeping the perfect record after 4 rounds. Rudar Sport is still unable to win any game. The game without a history. Banovici led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Rudar Sport to just 7 points in first quarter. Banovici have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 3-0 record having 2 victories less than leader Play Off. Loser Rudar Sport still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Brcanka and Impuls. Banovici will meet at home Sloboda (#7) in the next round. Rudar Sport will play against Zeljeznicar in Sarajevo and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Top-ranked Celik blasted bottom-ranked Brcanka (0-4) in Brcko 75-45 keeping the perfect record after 4 rounds. Brcanka is still unable to win any game. Celik have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Celik maintains second position with 4-0 record behind leader Play Off. Brcanka at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Celik's next round opponent will be Orlovi (#5) in Banja Luka. Brcanka will play on the road against Jedinstvo (#4) in Tuzla and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

Bottom-ranked Impuls (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 89-41 loss to sixth ranked Jedinstvo (3-1) in Sarajevo on Saturday evening. Jedinstvo have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Impuls still closes the standings with four games lost. Jedinstvo will face Brcanka (#9) in Brcko in the next round where they are favorite. Impuls will play on the road against Mladi Krajisnik in Banja Luka and look forward to get finally their first victory.

Sloboda can celebrate their first win this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Mladi Krajisnik (1-3) 85-64. It was the only win of host team this round and in all other games visitors recorded victories. Sloboda left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with defeated Mladi Krajisnik. Sloboda will play against higher ranked Banovici (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mladi Krajisnik will play against Impuls (#11) to get more than just one victory in their record.

One of the best Bosnian centers, Aleksandra Begenisic (194-C-89) has signed contract with Spanish club "Ensino" from Lugo. Begenisic started the season at ZKK "Zeljeznicar", Sarajevo (Bosnia D1) as one of key players recording a double-double (25 pts, 12 rebs) in one of three games while in Bosnia. After receiving a lucrative offer from Spain she made a transfer to Ensino (LF2). It will be difficult for Zeljeznicar to fill the void left after Begenisic's departure. Ensino has started new... [read more]

One of the best Bosnian centers, Aleksandra Begenisic (194-C-89) has signed contract with Spanish club "Ensino" from Lugo. Begenisic started the season at ZKK "Zeljeznicar", Sarajevo (Bosnia D1) as one of key players recording a double-double (25 pts, 12 rebs) in one of three games while in Bosnia. After receiving a lucrative offer from Spain she made a transfer to Ensino (LF2). It will be difficult for Zeljeznicar to fill the void left after Begenisic's departure.Ensino has started new season poorly. The club is at the bottom of the standings.Since Aleksandra joined the club Ensino has one win and one loss. In her debut for the new club Aleksandra Begenisic recorded 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 blocked shots. She is a significant reinforcement for Ensino, no question about that.

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